March 12, 2026 2:57 PM
President Murmu calls for greater role of women in agricultural policy and leadership
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday emphasised the need to increase the participation of women in policymaking and leadership in the agriculture sector while addressing the inaugural session of the Global Conference on the Role of Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) in New Delhi. Highlighting the critical contribution of women in agriculture, the President said women are involved in nearly every stage of agricultural activity, from sowing and harvesting to processing and marketing of crops...